Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Roast Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes unpeeled, halved lengthwise, thickly sliced; 12 red potatoes halved; 3 medium carrots quartered lengthwise; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 red onions medium, cut into thick wedges; 2 bulbs garlic halved; 4 1/2 pounds leg of lamb; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 10 1/2 ounces frozen peas; 1 lemon zested; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano finely chopped; gravy to serve

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes unpeeled, halved lengthwise, thickly sliced
12 red potatoes halved
3 medium carrots quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 red onions medium, cut into thick wedges
2 bulbs garlic halved
4 1/2 pounds leg of lamb
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 1/2 ounces frozen peas
1 lemon zested
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano finely chopped
gravy to serve

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Toss sweet potatoes, red potatoes and carrots with 2 tbsp oil. Transfer to a roasting pan. Season. Roast for 20 mins then add onions and garlic.
2
Reduce heat to 400u00b0F. Place lamb on top of vegetables and score at 1/3 inch intervals. Combine remaining oil, sugar and vinegar and drizzle over lamb. Roast, basting with juices and turning veg occasionally, for 1 hour 15 mins for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Set aside, cover with foil and let rest for 10 mins. Add peas to vegetables and roast for 5 mins, or until vegetables are tender.
3
Combine lemon zest and herbs and sprinkle over lamb. Serve sliced, with vegetables and gravy.

2336

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

127

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes unpeeled, halved lengthwise, thickly sliced, 12 red potatoes halved, 3 medium carrots quartered lengthwise, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Roast Leg Of Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roast Leg Of Lamb

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